Photo by Studio Uma After the initial celebrations and first wave of to-do’s are out of the way, announcing your wedding to your friends and family is the next major step in the wedding planning journey. Your save-the-date cards and wedding website are your guests’ first impression of your big day! It’s a little overwhelming when you first start searching for stationery designers and website builders, so I have some recommendations below as well as tips […]
Wedding Ideas: Wedding Planning 101
10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Venue Before Signing a Contract
Selecting a wedding venue is often the first big item that a couple checks off their list. Choosing the right venue for your day defines many of the puzzle pieces that will ultimately fit together to create your wedding: your date, where guests will need to book hotel rooms, outfits, decor, food, etc. While touring venues is fun and exciting, it can be overwhelming. What questions do you ask? What things will be covered? What […]
Wedding Planning 101 – How to Write Your Own Vows
Here at Junebug, we love featuring weddings with extra special personal touches that highlight the bride and groom on their wedding day. One of the most significant ways to express your unique love on your day is writing your own vows to share at your ceremony. The task of putting your whole relationship and all the love you promise for your future together into writing can be daunting, so we’re here to help you learn […]
Ask the Expert – Duties of the Bridal Party
Photo by Sarah Culver Photography We have a special treat for you today, Junebugs! Andrea Eppolito, top Las Vegas wedding planner, is here to help us better understand the duties of the bridal party, including both maid of honor and bridesmaid responsibilities. “Have you been asked to join a friend or family member’s bridal party? This spectacular honor calls for more than just a beautiful dress and a toast that elicits both laughter and tears. […]
Advice on Choosing the Perfect Wedding Photographer from Junebug Member Photographers
If you’re unaware, we have these awesome Photographer Spotlight Interviews each week over on Photobug. The interviews provide us with a fascinating look into our members’ creative minds as well as their knowledge of weddings and wedding photography. One of my favorite parts of our interviews is when we get advice for couples looking for a photographer. Today, we’ve compiled some of our member photographers’ best advice on choosing the perfect wedding photographer for you. […]
Ask the Expert – Wedding Expenses: Who Pays for What?
Marisa Manna Ferrel, So Eventful’s owner and lead planner, recently experienced planning her own wedding. As a wedding & event planner herself with more than 300 + weddings to her name, Marisa understands both traditional expenses, as well as what she has seen her own couples (including herself) do when it comes to splitting the wedding bill. She’s here today to give us some tips and advice on how to organize your wedding finances. However, […]
Ask the Expert: Wedding Day Preparation
The day is finally here. You’ve been planning for months (perhaps even years!) and you couldn’t be more excited to walk down the aisle and begin your new life with your partner. In order for you to celebrate with minimal stress, you’ll need to make sure you have the tools you need for success. London based wedding & events planner, Matthew Oliver, is here to give us some helpful tips and advice on wedding day […]
Napa Valley Bachelorette Party Getaway Ideas from Online Bachelorette Party Planning Resource The Bach
Girls' getaways are quickly becoming the popular go-to for brides planning their last few days of freedom, and if Vegas doesn't suit you, think about getting away with the girls in Napa Valley! To get the skinny on one of the world's top destinations for wine lovers, we've consulted with The Bach, an online bachelorette party planning resource that provides fun bachelorette party ideas, a carefully curated list of venue recommendations, and all the tools you need to simplify the planning process. Founder Joanne Barken and her team are spilling their top tips for the perfect girls' getaway to Napa Valley, and let's just say we might already have our suitcases packed!
Wedding Planning 101 – Hiring Your Wedding Planner
Over the last few years the Junebug team has frequently asked our readers, "What is the best decision you made when planning your wedding?" By far the most popular answer is, hiring a wedding planner! With a substantial financial investment, and between 200 to 400 hours allocated to planning the average size wedding, its no wonder so many couples are grateful to wedding planners for helping them navigate the many details of their wedding planning process.
Wedding Planning 101 – How to Choose a Reception Site for Your Wedding
A stylish venue can set the tone for your entire wedding day, and with the most popular sites often booking far in advance, its important to secure your venue early in your planning process. Whether you're envisioning a traditional ballroom wedding, a uniquely modern celebration, or a destination wedding and honeymoon, consider these tips to ensure the venue you choose is the place that feels just right for you.